Prohibition in Virginia and Tidewater Area

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History & Genealogy

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Adults 18+
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Everyone loves a flapper and a cheeky gin, but what effect did prohibition have locally here in Hampton Roads? Come join the Edgar T. Brown Local History Archives and learn about how Prohibition affected Virginia and the Tidewater area politically and economically with renowned Princess Anne County Local Historian, Dr. Stephen Mansfield. Adults. Registration is not required.

After the program, everyone is encouraged to visit the Library of Virginia Traveling exhibit, "Teetotalers and Moonshiners" on the main floor of the Central Library.